January 3 - 24, 2026. Class assignments and meetings may also take place online and/or on the Towson University campus prior to and after the experience in Ecuador.

OCTOBER 15, 2025. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

Prof. Emma Cervone - Towson University Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Students will earn 3 SPAN credits upon successful completion of the program. Students will consult with the program director and take a language placement test prior to departure to determine their course level. The following courses are available: 

• SPAN 101 Spanish Elements I (3 credits). Principles of Spanish grammar; drills in pronunciations; elementary conversation; composition; readings. Core 5 Arts & Humanities.
• SPAN 102 Spanish Elements II (3 credits). Review and further study of grammar principles; pronunciation; conversation; composition; readings. Core 12 Global Perspectives. Prerequisites: SPAN 101.
• SPAN 201 Spanish Intermediate I (3 credits). Review of grammar and pronunciation; conversation; composition; reading; oral and written exercises. Core (5) Arts and Humanities. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent.
• SPAN 202 Spanish Intermediate II (3 credits). Advanced grammar structures; conversation; composition; reading; oral and written exercises. Core (12) Global Perspectives. Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or equivalent.
• SPAN 305 Readings in Spanish (3). Improves reading and comprehension skills in Spanish, while exposing students to introductory Spanish literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent.
• SPAN 370 Pronunciation and Oral Expression (3 credits). Practice Spanish pronunciation. Prerequisites: Four semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent.
• SPAN 391 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3 credits). Spanish syntax, idiomatic construction, word formation, original composition. Conversation and oral drill. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 and SPAN 302 or equivalent.
• SPAN 408 Spanish in the Community (3 credits). Development of composition skills through creative writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 and SPAN 302 or equivalent.
• SPAN 694 Travel Study Abroad. Prerequisite: Graduate students only, consent of instructor.
• Students who place in a level they have already completed at TU will earn SPAN elective credit (3 credits)

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

• Honors College Credit

Students live with local families in shared rooms (with another TU student). Single occupancy rooms may be available upon request (but cannot be guaranteed) for an additional fee. Families will provide three meals a day (except on days with excursions). All homes are within walking distance of the school. 

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A $300 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED BY THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS! 

Program fee includes academic credit, housing, most meals, excursions, health insurance, flight from Quito to Cuenca and from Cuenca to Quito, and a farewell dinner. Additional costs include international airfare, meals on travel days and during some excursions, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Billing Schedule

Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad & Away Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.

Don't meet these requirements? Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office to discuss your eligibility for the program.